drogerphobia
Drogerphobia is the fear of clothes dryers, which falls under the category of situational phobias. It is a specific phobia related to appliances, particularly the use of clothes dryers.
Fear of clothes dryers, branch of syskeviphobia ( appliances)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Hearing the sound of the dryer
Seeing the dryer in operation
Fear of malfunction or fire
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to the fear
Seeking support from loved ones
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience
- • General anxiety disorders
- • High sensitivity to noise
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of appliances like clothes dryers may stem from associated anxieties about safety, noise, or the unknown mechanics.
related phobias
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